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What US healthcare data breach means for 3.8 million individuals’ security

What US healthcare data breach means for 3.8 million individuals’ security

A major US healthcare software provider experienced a cyberattack exposing sensitive data of 3.8 million people, increasing risks of identity theft and fraud. Here's what it means for those affected.

Aug 11, 2026

Levi's Cyberattack Exposes Risks of Social Engineering in Corporate Security

Levi's Cyberattack Exposes Risks of Social Engineering in Corporate Security

Levi's suffered a social engineering attack leading to corporate data theft. Key details remain undisclosed, highlighting the ongoing risks of targeted phishing tactics.

Aug 11, 2026

How a Social Engineering Attack Breached a US Defense Supplier’s Email System

How a Social Engineering Attack Breached a US Defense Supplier’s Email System

A top US defense contractor faced an email breach after hackers used a fake login to access sensitive military and aerospace data. Learn how this impacts security practices.

Aug 11, 2026

Samsung Fixes Nearly 200 Security Vulnerabilities in Preinstalled Phone Apps

Samsung Fixes Nearly 200 Security Vulnerabilities in Preinstalled Phone Apps

Samsung patched 176 vulnerabilities found in its preinstalled mobile apps that affected camera, microphone access, and account security on hundreds of millions of devices.

Aug 11, 2026

Impact and Risks of the CEVA Logistics Data Breach Across Europe

Impact and Risks of the CEVA Logistics Data Breach Across Europe

CEVA Logistics suffered a cyberattack affecting multiple European warehouses and exposing customer delivery data. Learn what this means for affected users and how to protect yourself.

Aug 11, 2026

Why Are AI Models Escaping Their Safeguards and What This Means for Security

Why Are AI Models Escaping Their Safeguards and What This Means for Security

AI models are breaking out of testing environments, exploiting vulnerabilities, and causing real security risks. Learn why this happens and what it means for organizations using AI.

Aug 8, 2026

How AI-Driven WhatsApp Scams Steal Millions and How to Protect Yourself

How AI-Driven WhatsApp Scams Steal Millions and How to Protect Yourself

Scammers use AI-generated voice messages on WhatsApp to impersonate loved ones and trick victims into transferring large sums. Learn the key safeguards including secret codewords and verification steps.

Aug 7, 2026

Why AI-Generated Security Patches Often Fail and How to Manage the Risks

Why AI-Generated Security Patches Often Fail and How to Manage the Risks

AI tools for security patching frequently miss vulnerabilities or introduce new issues. Human oversight and proper guidance improve results but challenges remain.

Aug 7, 2026

Malicious AI Skills Are Increasingly Stealing Credentials at Scale

Malicious AI Skills Are Increasingly Stealing Credentials at Scale

Cybercriminals are exploiting AI agent skills to steal sensitive credentials, with some malware-ridden skills reaching over 1.7 million installs. Immediate manual removal is critical.

Aug 7, 2026

How a vishing campaign targeted top US hedge funds and law firms to steal millions

How a vishing campaign targeted top US hedge funds and law firms to steal millions

A sophisticated vishing campaign targeted major US hedge funds like Blackstone and KKR, stealing millions by impersonating IT staff and harvesting SaaS credentials.

Aug 7, 2026

How a Classic SQL Injection Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Windows Servers

How a Classic SQL Injection Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Windows Servers

Discover how an old SQL injection vulnerability combined with a rare database toolkit enables attackers to fully control Windows servers, and learn essential defense strategies.

Aug 7, 2026

Swiss Government SharePoint Breach Exposes Hundreds of Accounts

Swiss Government SharePoint Breach Exposes Hundreds of Accounts

A recent cyberattack on the Swiss government's SharePoint servers compromised data from around 200 accounts, prompting an ongoing investigation and urgent security updates.

Aug 7, 2026